Monthly Archives: April 2013

Fight breaks out on Everest!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by markswalkingblog

According to the BBC website, Police in Nepal are investigating a fight between the climbers Ueli Steck and Simone Moro and Sherpa guides at 24,500 feet. Supposedly the climbers triggered an icefall which hit Sherpa guides having ignored orders to … Continue reading →

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Wind turbines may let in the enemy in.

Posted on April 26, 2013 by markswalkingblog

My Father sent me this link to an article on the Daily Telegraph on-line.  The MOD may come to rescue !  They did in the case of the application near to my house. MOD and wind farms

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Wind turbine application turned down

Posted on April 23, 2013 by markswalkingblog

Further to my the post back in February regarding the wind turbine application near to my home.  I am pleased to say that West Lindsey District Council turned down the application based on objections from MOD who were concerned about … Continue reading →

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The Cairngorms with Terry and Chris – nearly!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by markswalkingblog

As a backer of the Kickstarter project –  “The Cairgorms in Winter” my reward/prize call in what you wish was to spend an overnight with Chris Townsend and Terrybnd  in the Cairngorms.  Terry I know well, but Chris like many … Continue reading →

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Snow shoes in the Wolds

Posted on April 1, 2013 by markswalkingblog

It is an absolute age since I did any walking, blogging or read anyone’s blog.  As with every year the  January to March period is extremely busy at work and I find myself with little time to do anything except … Continue reading →

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